to focus on the holistic investigation, modelling, simulation and analysis of complex digital systems and modern technological applications.
to successfully apply new designs, protocols and control algorithms to various digital media applications that can utilize imaging, sound, and touch.
to explore new developments in software/hardware virtualization technologies including cloud computing, interactive computer gaming, and the rapid prototyping of digital electronic controllers.
to obtain research funding from the European Commission, Technology Board, EEDA and to work closely with the local industry in order to enhance the applied nature of the research.
to strengthen the robustness and international recognition of the group.
to explore new research opportunities and expand the interdisciplinary nature of the research by engaging with other specialists.
Core skills
Specialist knowledge is resident in image manipulation, video systems, power systems, gaming and virtual worlds, 2D and 3D modelling, internet technologies and mobile media technology, telecommunications and related information systems, instrumentation and their associated control. Related projects include the pedagogical use of Second Life, the calibration of satellite images from the High resolution Stereo Camera (Mars Express), the application of mobile and desktop technology to support visual impairment, electronic systems modelling and design, and controller optimisation and implementation. Much of the research is collaborative in nature and includes joint ventures with industry (eg Transmitton Ltd, John Henry Group, Cambridge Recycling Services Ltd, Goodrich Corporation, Sustainable Technology Solutions Ltd., I-Dash Ltd, Trevor Benton Ltd, Quickmap Ltd).
Facilities
The group has access to a range of high specification workstations, an optical 3D scanner, and a test bed for cloud computing. Facilities for experimental work on hardware controllers are available along with photovoltaic panel, battery energy storage, oscilloscopes, and measurement/monitoring equipment. Holistic modelling of the systems is performed using software development tools and languages that include Matlab, C++, Handel-C and VHDL.
Achievements
Delivered and published over 40 presentations, workshops, conference and journal papers at national and international level, including 5 invited international short courses / tutorials delivered at prestigious IEEE events
Acted as academic referees for IEEE Transactions and IET Proceedings
Awarded 1st prize best poster UCISA 2008
Organized and hosted in Cambridge the Massively Multi-Learner Workshop 2008
Organization of IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE) in Cambridge in July 2008. Prof. M. Cirstea was General Chairman.
Obtained over £130,000 funding from external sources, including KTP, KEEP and EC Framework 6 funding
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